Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adult hypopituitary patients with GH deficiency and the impact of GH replacement therapy

2012176 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hitoshi Nishizawa · Kobe University

Genzo Iguchi · Kobe University

Ayumi Murawaki · Kobe University

Hidenori Fukuoka · Kobe University

Yoshitake Hayashi · Kobe University

Hidesuke Kaji · University of Hyogo

Masaaki Yamamoto · Kobe University

Abstract

Adult hypopituitary patients with GHD demonstrated a high NAFLD prevalence. The effect of GH replacement therapy suggests that the NAFLD is predominantly attributable to GHD.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Endocrinology

Volume 167, Issue 1, pp. 67-74

DOI: 10.1530/eje-12-0252

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